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Overview |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $12,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $27,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $8,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $65 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 2,196 students)
McNeese vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Parker University?
- Parker University is 231.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at Parker University than McNeese State University ($17,040.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Parker University ($11,393 vs. $27,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Parker University ($10,596 vs. $12,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than McNeese State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Parker University ($9,409 vs. $8,980)
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or McNeese .
McNeese vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Parker University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Parker University and McNeese.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $10,900 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $44,000)
- Parker University students graduate with a $13,873 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($6,365 vs. $20,238)
- Parker University graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($65 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/